US Bridges

Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .85 MI W of JCT CR 5116 · Structure no. 026C00019N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesArnetts Fork Road
CrossesArnetts Fork
Location.85 MI W of JCT CR 5116
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11167, -83.5975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2006)
Projected traffic27 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Arnetts Fork Road over Arnetts Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.